Spring Lake Park Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Halyn
Roth
Halyn Roth is running for mayor of Spring Lake Park in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert Nelson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Robert NelsonIncumbent
- 02Halyn RothYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Worked for most of a career as a special education paraprofessional.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Stay-at-home parent
- Endorsed by
- Lists endorsements from Council Members Lisa Dircks and April Moran, State Sen. Mary Kunesh, State Rep. Erin Koegel, Stonewall DFL, Democratic Municipal Officials, LGBTQ+ Victory Fund, Moms Demand Action (Gun Sense Candidate), Senate District 39 DFL and the Minneapolis Regional Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Halyn Roth campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.halynroth.com
Halyn Roth took part in the League of Women Voters mayor forum; Robert Nelson was unable to attend. League of Women Voters Anoka-Blaine-Coon Rapids Area: 2026 candidate forums
Council Members Lisa Dircks and April Moran are listed as endorsers on Halyn Roth's campaign site. Halyn Roth campaign site
On the record: Halyn Roth
6 sourced01License plate readers1 sourced position
Opposes the city's license plate reader program and would work to cancel the Flock contract.
I am strongly opposed to Spring Lake Park’s ALPR program entirely, and will work with my colleagues on the City Council to cancel our contract with Flock.”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
02Public comment rules2 sourced positions
Proposes a one-month public comment period for all non-emergency ordinances and resolutions.
Require all non-emergency ordinances and resolutions to have a one month public comment period.”
Own statementHalyn Roth campaign siteLink
As summarized in draft City Council minutes; not a direct quote
As summarized in the minutes, told the council she opposed moving "discussion from the floor" to the end of meetings and urged ending the Flock contract.
Own statementSpring Lake Park City Council packet, Oct. 5, 2026 (draft minutes of the Sept. 21, 2026 work session and meeting) · Sep 21, 2026Link
03Property tax levy1 sourced position
Proposes a line-by-line review of the city budget.
I am ready to conduct a line-by-line budget review to eliminate waste, improve efficiency and protect taxpayers.”
Own statementABC NewspapersLink
04Redevelopment1 sourced position
Supports vertical mixed-use development on the city-owned property near the public works building on Highway 65.
Specifically, I support vertical mixed use development at the property recently acquired by the city near the public works building on Highway 65.”
Own statementHalyn Roth campaign siteLink
05Parks1 sourced position
Proposes paying for park improvements through state funding, grants and a capital replacement fund rather than tax increases.
Pay for park improvements without raising taxes using a combination of funding methods, including state funding, grants, and a Capital Asset Replacement fund.”
Own statementHalyn Roth campaign siteLink
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